Famous Female Pharaohs and Queens of Ancient Egypt

Famous Female Pharaohs and Queens of Ancient Egypt

Author: World History Encyclopedia January 8, 2021 Duration: 12:06

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Learn more about Ancient Egyptian Female Rulers here! https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1040/great-female-rulers-of-ancient-egypt/


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Women in ancient Egypt had more rights than in any other ancient culture and were valued with greater respect. This is evident not only in the physical evidence and inscriptions but in their religion. Some of the most powerful and important deities in the Egyptian pantheon are female and some versions of the creation myth itself present the goddess Neith, not the god Atum, as the creator.


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